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Services, Resources and Programs
Career & Transfer Center | 623.935.8740
estrellamountain.edu/students/career-services
The Career & Transfer Center offers services and assistance to
both current and prospective students who are interested in
career development, exploration, internships, and university
transfer. Available assistance includes:
• Career assessments to explore careers related to interests,
skills, and values
• Resumes, cover letters, and interviewing
• Job searching and internship opportunities
• University transfer information
Multiple workshops and events are offered throughout the
semester. Attendance is free and encouraged. Students can
visit the Career & Transfer Center online at estrellamountain.
edu/students/career-services to access information related
to career development and to view the centers upcoming
events and workshops. Listings of both part-time and fulltime
jobs can be accessed online at the Career & Transfer
Center through the Maricopa Career Network, an online job
seach engine for MCCCD students, at maricopa.jobing.com.
Counseling | 623.935.8909
estrellamountain.edu/students/counseling
Counseling services are provided to promote student
development by helping students to define and achieve their
academic, career, and personal goals. At Estrella Mountain, the
counselors can help students be successful through counseling
services and instruction. The counseling staff encourages
students to visit and share how students and counselors can
work together to support students aspirations both in and out
of college.
Disability Resources Center (DRC) | 623.935.8863 or
623.208.4035 VP
estrellamountain.edu/students/disability-resources
Students with disabilities are encouraged to contact the DRC
office at the beginning of the admissions process to discuss
accommodation needs and to request for an alternative format
of printed materials. Some accommodations may require
3-4 weeks notification (i.e., sign language interpreters). For
concerns or grievances regarding ADA or Section 504, please
contact the Vice President of Student Affairs at 623.935.8812
or 623.208.4035 VP.
Internship Search | 623.935.8220
estrellamountain.edu/students/internships
Internships are a great way to gain professional skills and selfconfidence,
test out a career field, build your resume, gather
insight into a particular industry or organizational culture
and establish connections and build a network of contacts.
Internships offered by Estrella can be both credit and noncredit
and are offered in many different areas of interest. EMCC
provides both paid and unpaid internship opportunities.
Financial Aid & Scholarship Services | 623.935.8888
estrellamountain.edu/students/financial-aid
• Assist students with obtaining funding for their
education including grants, loans, federal work-study and
scholarships
• Assistance with completion of financial aid forms
For more information on Financial Aid benefits please see A.R.
2.2.11 Student Financial Assistance in the MCCCD Policies and
Procedures.
Online Services
My.maricopa.edu
• Register for classes
• View class schedule
• Drop/Withdraw from classes
• View charges on student account
• View financial aid status
• Make payments
• View grades
• Request transcripts
• Update contact information
• Establish student tuition payment plan
Student Life | 623.935.8807
estrellamountain.edu/students/student-life
Deciding to attend college can be the opportunity of a lifetime.
It opens doors to new friendships; offers a different social life;
and can help build leadership and team skills that will impact
students for the rest of their lives. In addition to the academic
growth that students experience at Estrella Mountain, there are
a myriad of student activities available to help build students’
confidence and abilities as they contribute to both the campus
community and the community at large.
Student Insurance/Accident and Health | 623.935.8910
Enrolled students are automatically provided insurance
coverage for college-related accidents. The plan provides
secondary coverage when a student has individual insurance
and will pay the remaining reasonable charges within the limits
of the policy. Forms can be obtained through Student Life.
Veterans’ Services | 623.935.8937
estrellamountain.edu/students/veterans-services
Estrella Mountain Community College, through the Veterans
Administration, offers higher education to veterans and
eligible dependents under U.S. Code Title 38, Chapters 30, 31,
33, 35, 1606, and 1607. The Veterans Services office provides
information and application assistance for those eligible for
Veterans’ educational benefits. They also certify and monitor
veterans’ enrollment. To secure benefits, the student must
apply through theVeterans Services office on campus. For more
information on Veterans benefits please see A.R. 2.9 Veterans
Services in the MCCCD Policies and Procedures.
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